'Doctor Who' @ 'Nerd HQ'

Maybe one of the most interesting panels (and the longest video I'm going to post) is 'Nerd HQ's Conversation for a Cause; (just in case you're interested, the video starts at 2:10.) And even though it's about as long as a regular 'Doctor Who' episode, it's definitely the most entertaining one you'll find on the net, which makes it worth watching. There are many usual questions but also some more extraordinary ones. I for my part have never heard the story of how the Mighty Moff got involved with writing for 'Doctor Who'.

 Besides, as usual with American interviews, we are nicely reminded that Americans and Britons do not speak the same language. Bucket list, anyone? And I'm really going to miss watching Matt and the Moff teasing each other. They are an entertaining match.

But my personal highlight is when the host asks if they are feeling a responsibility to this cultural phenomenon and Matt's answer is 'yes, because these people get angry if we get it wrong.' I guess that captures the idea of writing for 'Doctor Who' pretty well. I love Moffat still thinking it to be an honour to be a part of Doctor Who.

"Doctor Who will go on perfectly well without all of us".

Now that's a perfectly modest statement coming from the most powerful guy in the Whoniverse.

Besides, calling the Mighty Moff Steven does not sound right, IMHO. Everyone can call themselves Steven. But there's just one Big Moff.

Then there is Moffat saying that he has been always trying to avoid writing scenes in which the Doctor and River are alone in the TARDIS.

"What does that woman do to him the moment the door is shut?"

And the master of all catch-phrases reveals the secret that he's actually not a big fan of them, and that he's trying to avoid them. Those used by Matt's Doctor are entirely Matt's own fault.